Superficial Digital Flexor Tendonitis on Thoroughbred Filly Equine Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Superficial Digital Flexor Tendonitis on Thoroughbred Filly Equine Treated with Laser Therapy

  • March 19 2023
  • Companion
Superficial Digital Flexor Tendonitis on Thoroughbred Filly Equine Treated with Laser Therapy
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Case and Photos courtesy of Dr. Cantrell, Ocala Equine Hospital​
A 2yo Thoroughbred Filly recovers from SDF Tendonitis with the help of Pegasus laser therapy treatment

  

 Presentation

Original measurement 1.98cm diam (RF 1.38 cm diam by comparison)​
Initially prescribed stall rest only​

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One Month

Ultrasound repeated, RF SDF diam 1.3 cm, LF SDF diam 1.59cm
Dx. Resolving tendonitis
Rx. Stall rest with daily hand walking and swimming, topical Surpass cream, and Reserpine in feed; ​recheck in two weeks

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Two Months

Recheck ultrasound​

LF SDF tendon diameter 1.52cm​
Rx. Continued hand walking, swimming, and started laser therapy ​

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Three Months

Recheck Ultrasound
LF SDF tendon diameter 1.41 cm
Dx. Tendon slightly enlarged but smaller than last exam, recc’d continue laser therapy​